Decimal Word Problems

Front

What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole numbers, using a point (.) to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

Front

How do you add decimals?

Back

To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the sum directly below the other decimal points.

Front

What is the value of 0.2 x 0.8?

Back

0.16

Front

How do you subtract decimals?

Back

To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and subtract as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the difference directly below the other decimal points.

Front

What is the total of 4.62 cm and 7.7 cm?

Back

12.32 cm

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How do you multiply decimals?

Back

To multiply decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both numbers and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

Front

What is the total amount of rain if City A received 3.74 inches and City B received 9.8 inches?

Back

13.54 inches

Front

If John ate snacks totaling 80.79 calories and the chips were 43.39 calories, how many calories were in the rest of his snack?

Back

37.4 calories

Front

What is the sum of 52.93 oz and 79.6 oz?

Back

132.53 ounces

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What is the difference between 80.79 calories and 43.39 calories?

Back

37.4 calories